Hostas
The sultan of shade plants is also a snap to grow. As long as they aren’t trampled underfoot or cooked in the hot sun, hostas are practically bulletproof. And with a range of colors — green, chartreuse, blue-gray, variegated — there’s a hosta to satisfy every gardener’s appetite. Add to that the fact that they come in various sizes, from diminutive six-inch-wide plants to boisterous 24-in.-wide plants, and you’ve got a winner. Keep them watered when the weather is dry and watch for slugs (trap them in tuna fish cans filled with beer). Other than that, sit back and enjoy everyone’s favorite shade plant!
Plant waves of hostas in a shady perennial bed, or cluster an odd number to lighten a dark corner. These are best in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 3-9.
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